Entry requirements

Quantum Mechanics. Mathematical methods of physics.

Aims

The course is a continuation of the course in

Quantum mechanics. It is intended to give

further basic knowledge in the theory of

atoms and molecules and should give knowledge

about theoretical as well as experimental methods

for the study of atoms and molecules.

Content

About electron, photons and atoms. One-electron

atoms: Electronic energy levels, fine structure,

the Zeeman effect, selection rules

Many-electron atoms: The orbital model, the Pauli

exclusion principle, SCF methods, the central

field approximation, Hund's rules, the Periodic

System of the elements, term, fine structure

level. The Zeeman effect.

Two-atomic molecules: Chemical bonding. Molecular

orbitals. The Born.Oppenheimer approximation.

Spectra from diatomic molecules: rotational,

vibrational-rotational and electronic spectra

Many-atomic molecules: Electronic structure,

Chemical bonding, symmetry, *-electron system.

Spectroscopic methods. Laser

Laboratory work

Molecular calculations

Instruction

Lectures, lessons and laboratory work.

Assessment

Written examination at the end of the course. Passed laboratory course is also required.